Lentil Burgers with Lemon Curry Mayonnaise

I've posted this recipe before through Facebook, but I've made a few changes. I've cut out some unnecessary steps and ingredients. Enjoy!

btw, serve this with a green salad and the pounds you put on over the holidays will melt away. It only takes this one meal.

Lentil Burgers
1 cup green lentils, rinsed
5-6 cups water
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 TSP kosher salt
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 large carrot, chopped finely
2 TSP ground cumin
1 TSP ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg

Curry Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise (feel free to use yogurt or even sour cream)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp of curry powder
salt/pepper to taste

Boil lentils in water for about 15-18 minutes. They should be soft. Drain them in colander. Let sit for about an hour. You want as much water to drain off as possible. If you are in a hurry, try patting them with a clean towel.

In a large bowl combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cumin and coriander. Add finely chopped onion and carrot to bowl, and stir. Then add egg and lentils. Combine all ingredients with your hands. You want some of the lentils to stay whole and some to break apart.

Form 4 patties. Lay them out on a parchment-lined dish and refrigerate for a few hours or up to day. The patties are very soft so it's easier to cook them if they have had a chance to firm up in the refrigerator.

Heat up skillet on medium with 1 TB vegetable oil. Cook patties 2-3 minutes on each side. You want them to be warmed through and a little crispy on each side.

Serve on bread of your choosing with a little smear of the curry sauce.